We stop by Merciers up in Blue Ridge now and then. They have a pretty clean operation and are making their own hard cider so I would try them. I was looking at their peach cider and thinking of making a hard peach. I have a bottle now and the ingredients are: peach juice, sugar, natural peach...
How about Airgas on North St. Downtown. Has anyone tried them? I'm also in the market and I currently send my 5lb bottle home with a coworker that lives near beer necessities. That works but I would like something a little closer and North is right around the corner from the office. Thanks!
I wouldn't give up yet. If your beer is starting off good then you know you can brew a good beer. Like the others said the more information you can give the more we can assist. Also if your still in Grand Rapids look into the Primetime Brewers Homebrew club. Talking and bringing samples to other...